40 years later, David Bowie's forgotten 1983 funk track hits harder than ever

David Bowie's cover in 1983 not only made the song his own but also showcased his profound impact on music, blending genres ...
KWQC

Planet Funk Con brings pop culture powerhouse to downtown Davenport

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Planet Funk Con is returning for another epic celebration of comics, cosplay, and all things fandom on June 27–29 at the RiverCenter in Davenport. The host site will transform ...
AOL

Top 40 Funk Songs

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...
NPR

MeShell Ndegeocello shows off her range and experience on 'Omnichord'

Ndegeocello has combined soul, funk, pop, hip-hop and jazz to create a unique body of work over the course of her more than 30-year career. Now in her 50s, her latest album is The Omnichord Real Book.
Rolling Stone

Anitta Embraces Her Roots, But Could’ve Taken More Risks, On ‘Funk Generation’

It might come as a surprise to non-Brazilians that the trailblazing pop star Anitta first started her career as an MC. In Brazil, this means you’re a baile funk singer. Born in Rio suburbs, the MC ...